Palpation Flashcards
1
Q
Mastoid Process of Temporal Bone
A
Behind the ear
2
Q
Superior Nuchal Line
A
Back of the head
3
Q
External Occipital Protuberance
A
Most prominent poking out thingy at the back of the head
4
Q
Condyles of mandible
A
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5
Q
Ribs and Sternum
- Manubrium
- Jugular (Sternal Notch)
- Sternum Body
- Xiphoid Process
A
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6
Q
C6
A
Disappears during extension
7
Q
C7
A
Does not disappear during flexion and extension
8
Q
T1
A
Does not disappear during extension
9
Q
T3
A
Root of spine of scapula
10
Q
T7
A
Inferior Angle of scapula
11
Q
T12
A
Halfway mark between T7 and L4
12
Q
L4
A
Highest Point of Iliac Crest
13
Q
S2
A
Posterior Superior Iliac Crest (PSIS)
14
Q
Sacroiliac Joint
A
‘Dimples Medial to PSIS, Below PSIS
15
Q
Clavicle
A
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